Results 521-540 of 4,363 for speaker:Arthur Morgan

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: This is on the Order Paper, which is why I raise it. At present, there is scarcely another issue in this State, with the possible exception of the health service, that is more important. Therefore, I ask if the Government will provide time for this item to be debated. I draw the Taoiseach's attention to No. 64 on the Order Paper. It is a motion calling on the European Commission to bring...

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: ——passengers and workers' rights. It is a very broad spectrum of issues.

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I am waiting to hear if the Government will provide time to bring forward such a motion because I cannot do it. I do not have the time. Can I seek a division on this issue now?

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Yes.

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Will the Taoiseach allow Members to bring this forward or will the Government provide time? We do not have nearly enough time. We are not afforded such time.

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: It is one of the most important outstanding issues. Will time be provided? I did not get an answer.

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I have never been disorderly in my life and I am not being disorderly now. All I want from the Taoiseach is guidance on this matter. Will he provide the House with the time?

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: He has not. He did not provide the time.

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: On a point of order——

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Of course I can. I am still on my feet.

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Is there any point to resuming my seat or indeed having a seat if I cannot raise such important items before the House?

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: On a point of order——

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Very well.

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I have not received an answer from the Taoiseach with regard to this matter.

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Surely it is a point of order? How am I to deal with this issue if I am not getting——

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: It is a point of order. Will the Taoiseach bring forward the content of this motion to deal with the issue?

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: It is No. 64 on the Order of Business. I wonder if it is worthwhile having a seat if I cannot deal with this issue.

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: No, but I want to be effective when I am in here.

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: There is little point in being here if I do not have some effect and I want to raise this issue.

Order of Business. (4 Oct 2005)

Arthur Morgan: The Taoiseach wants to answer this issue. I will have to come back to this on another day.